Solidarity project: Working on affectivity in childhood

Abstract

Characterization of the problem: The contemporary scenario has promoted a crisis in the biopsychosocial development of children, who lack a healthy environment satisfying their emotional needs in which they can develop empathy with the people around them so that they establish healthy effective relationships. With this, the contribution of the school, the family, and society is essential to stimulate not only the cognitive development of the child but also and mainly the construction of "emotional literacy”, which aims to improve feelings and emotions, in addition to providing the constitution of character and affectivity, which will help towards a sense of solidarity and love for others. Description of the experience: Inspired by the Educoração project, using the dynamic Circle of Love, this Solidarity Project was applied to 11 students from Maternal II, from the Centro Educacional Irmã Isaura Carlesse. Four meetings were held, once a week, at the beginning of the class, lasting one hour, including songs, storytelling, sharing time, biopsychology exercises, meditation, self-massage, and relaxation. Effects achieved: The dynamics and experiences applied helped the children learn to develop qualities such as respect and empathy in a playful and fun way, in addition to imprinting an atmosphere of love and joy throughout the day. It was noticeable, at each meeting, the change brought by the Circle of Love to the daycare center. It is worth mentioning that the success observed in the materialization of this project could only occur due to the acceptance and interest on the part of the daycare center, and mainly due to the joint work with the teacher. Recommendations: Even with all the social ills, it is possible to make teaching something worthwhile and meaningful. Biopsychology exercises, stories, songs, and conversation circles are undoubtedly strategies that help in the educational process and that should be systematically used by teachers in the classroom. However, for all of them, there needs to be a very strong feeling of love on the part of the educator.

DOI:https://doi.org/10.56238/devopinterscie-252